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Elliot Watt Transfer from Motherwell to Celtic
Elliot Watt had been credited with attracting interest from the Hoops earlier this summer. His impressive performances for Motherwell resulted in him being linked with a number of clubs during the transfer window, including Celtic. With Martin O’Neill expected to strengthen his midfield options this summer, the 26-year-old’s name was among those reported to be under consideration by the club. However, there has been little specific speculation surrounding Celtic’s interest in recent weeks, as the club is instead concentrating on other areas of the squad.
Elliot Watt had been credited with attracting interest from the Hoops earlier this summer. His impressive performances for Motherwell resulted in him being linked with a number of clubs during the transfer window, including Celtic. With Martin O’Neill expected to strengthen his midfield options this summer, the 26-year-old’s name was among those reported to be under consideration by the club. However, there has been little specific speculation surrounding Celtic’s interest in recent weeks, as the club is instead concentrating on other areas of the squad.
Motherwell's Elliot Watt is being considered as a possible replacement for Reo Hatate at Celtic.
Motherwell's Elliot Watt is being considered as a possible replacement for Reo Hatate at Celtic.
Celtic have reportedly been interested in Elliot Watt in recent months, but at this stage, there is no sign the club has followed up their interest with a formal bid.
Celtic have reportedly been interested in Elliot Watt in recent months, but at this stage, there is no sign the club has followed up their interest with a formal bid.
Motherwell have rejected two bids from Samsunspor for Elliot Watt. According to The Daily Record, a bid of £1.75 million will now be enough to make Motherwell consider an offer. Celtic had been credited with interest in May.
Motherwell have rejected two bids from Samsunspor for Elliot Watt. According to The Daily Record, a bid of £1.75 million will now be enough to make Motherwell consider an offer. Celtic had been credited with interest in May.
According to a report, Motherwell have placed a £3million valuation on Elliot Watt amid intensifying interest. Celtic have been in contact with the Fir Park club over a potential summer move. The report claims Celtic have increased their interest in recent months. Elliot Watt is under contract at Motherwell until 2027 with the option of a further year.
According to a report, Motherwell have placed a £3million valuation on Elliot Watt amid intensifying interest. Celtic have been in contact with the Fir Park club over a potential summer move. The report claims Celtic have increased their interest in recent months. Elliot Watt is under contract at Motherwell until 2027 with the option of a further year.
Charlie Mulgrew has urged Celtic to sign Motherwell player Elliot Watt. Mulgrew said he thinks Celtic should attempt to acquire Watt, whom he described as brilliant on the day.
Charlie Mulgrew has urged Celtic to sign Motherwell player Elliot Watt. Mulgrew said he thinks Celtic should attempt to acquire Watt, whom he described as brilliant on the day.
Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts are all targeting Motherwell central midfielder Elliot Watt to strengthen their squads amid a title race, according to a report from SportsBoom earlier this month. Analyst Kai Watson described the 25-year-old Scottish midfielder last month as the best midfielder in the league. In 20 Premiership appearances this season, Watt has scored four goals and provided two assists. He ranks first among central midfielders in the division for touches per game with 102.9 and for total passes with 1,709, and second for passes into the opposition's half, according to Sofascore. Watt joined Motherwell in July 2025 and has a contract with the club until May 31, 2027. He has three caps for the Scotland U21 team. His current market value is €500k, according to Transfermarkt.
Celtic, Rangers, and Hearts are all targeting Motherwell central midfielder Elliot Watt to strengthen their squads amid a title race, according to a report from SportsBoom earlier this month. Analyst Kai Watson described the 25-year-old Scottish midfielder last month as the best midfielder in the league. In 20 Premiership appearances this season, Watt has scored four goals and provided two assists. He ranks first among central midfielders in the division for touches per game with 102.9 and for total passes with 1,709, and second for passes into the opposition's half, according to Sofascore. Watt joined Motherwell in July 2025 and has a contract with the club until May 31, 2027. He has three caps for the Scotland U21 team. His current market value is €500k, according to Transfermarkt.
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